Los Angeles Times
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50% of U.S. adults believe the state is in decline, according to a new survey for the Los Angeles Times .
Political polarization has intensified the negativity: 48% of Republicans believe California is “not really American ” California has maintained its reputation as a new frontier, particularly among young people, who have long fueled the state’s energy.
Six in 10 adults nationwide think California is a trendsetter and that it has a positive impact on the country.
30% call the state too liberal, a view shared by 81% of Republicans .
Conservative politicians have increasingly defined themselves by opposition to California .
The attacks accelerated during Donald Trump’s presidency, when the state often sued the federal government, especially on immigration and environmental policies.
California and Florida were roughly tied when people were asked which of the two states better represents their values.
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